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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1975
Page
7
The Bulls beat the Seattle Sonics 101 to 90 as Seattle pushed ahead on field goals but faltered at the line. Coach Bill Russell questioned the referees Jerry Lober and Lee Jones after the defeat in Chicago Tuesday night.
Chicago shot 33 of 51 and four Sonics fouled out. Russell and Motta blasted officiating as Bob Love led Chicago with 23 and Rowland Garrett added 22 to stall Seattle. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 30 for the Lakers and Cazzie Russell 33 highlighted other NBA results. San Antonio beat Virginia 108 103 in the ABA amid other league scores.
Dallas coach Tom Landry previews a surprise approach for the NFL showdown with Washington. He notes a chip-on-the-table offense, spread formation, and razzle dazzle plays as the Cowboys, marked by 12 rookies dubbed the dirty dozen, seek big plays at key moments despite an inconsistent ground game.
Nancy Lopez of the University of Tulsa won the Houston Baptist University Women's Intercollegiate golf tournament by two strokes. The 18 year old from Roswell New Mexico shot a final round of 70 after a 76 first day for a 36 hole total of 146. Myra Vanhouse of Kentucky finished second with 148 and Mary Beth Morgan of Houston Baptist was third with 152. Houston Baptist claimed the team title with 627, four ahead of Tulsa.
The Associated Press reports Chris Evert may join World Team Tennis for the 1976 season with a $160,000 annual offer. Phoenix Racquets president Jim Walker announced draft rights and said a deal was near, aiming to outpace rivals like Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova amid broader top female talent joining WTT.
Harris Ratings show Pecos atop 2 A A state group with a sixth place, lone regional survivor. Seminole dropped from top 10. Kermit fell to 12 after a 17 14 win over Kermit. Monahans fell to 19 after an upset by Ector, leaving Pecos as the sole local representative rising in weekly polls.
Pecos fans are urged to wear purple and gold each Friday to boost school spirit. The booster club and pep squad say the tradition started after a large turnout for homecoming against Andrews and will continue for all remaining home games this year.
Pecos Junior Varsity Rowdies travel to Seminole on Thursday at 7 p.m. for a district 2 AAA clash that will set the stage for Friday’s varsity showdown. Pecos aims for a 9-1 season record after a rare loss recently, while Seminole seeks to remain unbeaten in the district as fans brace for a crowded Rotary Field. Saturday features Crockett Junior High at Fort Stockton in a 10 a.m. game, with anticipation building across West Texas.
AP roundup notes Al Onofrio of Missouri Tom Osborne of Nebraska and others predicting outcomes as Missouri faces top teams in a slate that includes Alabama, Oklahoma State, and Michigan. Separate games include Texas at SMU, Florida at Auburn, and Navy at Notre Dame with bold hopes and upset chances.
New Mexico quarterback Steve Myer, returning from the flu to ailing Arizona, threw four touchdown passes in a 44-34 upset over the Wildcats. He set school records with 351 passing yards, 26 completions, and 19 career TD passes while earning AP National College Back of the Week honors.
Austin AP report says junior Raymond Clayborn is considered Texas most elite defensive back since Bill Bradley. Coach Darrell Royal calls him a continual standout and SWC material, while defensive coach Mike Campbell hails him as the best athlete in the secondary in years. Clayborn, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, posted 529 rushing yards as a freshman and sophomore and 479 kickoff return yards, mirroring his offense to defense versatility.
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